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05-05-2018, 09:12 AM

#21

MariosKITT

Join Date: Sep 2016

Location: Georgia

Posts: 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectreman

In my '09 GT500, I paid 3x for gear installs, mostly because the first 2x were done incorrectly. Those 3 installs combined cost me about $1600. So my first piece of advice would be find the RIGHT shop who can do it correctly the first time, even if it costs more.

As for the cost on the final install, it was about $800. Had I needed another set of 3.73 gears, that price would've gone up another $150 or so; luckily those were the only pieces that did not need to be replaced on the final install and thankfully, they are running perfectly w/no gear whine or slop.

Thanks. This is helpful - the quote I was given was right around that. The shop suggested I not go to a 'regular mechanic' as well, because of the issues that could come up if incorrectly installed. Appreciate the info.

05-05-2018, 09:18 AM

#22

spectreman

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Treasure Coast, FL

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Regular mechanic, uh NO! Proper gear installation is an art form. You really want someone w/lots of experience doing gear installs.

Honestly, if you want it done right, I think it's fair to estimate between $750-1000 for parts and labor.

08-28-2018, 12:59 AM

#23

OlPal

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Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Illinois

Posts: 150

355 gears for me

My F150 has 355 gears & I drove a GT with 355 gears; these seem perfect for my driving & performance..

So i'm going with 2019 GT Premium Convert with PP, 355 gears & Magna Ride with B&O stereo; so i'll be selling my 2014 V6 Prem Pony Ruby Red Stone Interior & Stone Top.. So anyone In Midwest i'm in Illinois [NE of St. Louis]

09-08-2018, 06:26 PM

#24

CS/GT

Join Date: Sep 2018

Location: GA

Posts: 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by MariosKITT

Curious for those who have had 3.73s installed, what did you pay for labor? Do it yourself? I was quoted recently (Atlanta, GA area) and am surprised by the cost. Understand it's IRS and more work than the older generation Mustangs, but still seemed high.

If you're in the Atlanta area, who have you used to have your gears installed?

Thanks!
Mario

I was priced 900+ labor at one dealer and 1200 labor at another I couldn't find nothing but 3.15 in the car I wanted with a 10 speed auto I wanted the 3.55 looks like I'll be going to 3.73.
Jamie I'm also east between Atlanta and Athens GA.

10-14-2018, 03:33 PM

#25

Adam GT

Join Date: Sep 2018

Location: Va

Posts: 4

Mine has 3:73 and i don't like the fact that I have to shift twice before hitting 60mph. Second tops out at like 55mph. Best 0-60 so far Is 5.6 secs in a car that does 4.8 supposedly.

12-12-2018, 04:13 PM

#26

inspecto

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Florida

Posts: 19

Adam maybe it's the operator

12-21-2018, 08:28 AM

#27

Adam GT

Join Date: Sep 2018

Location: Va

Posts: 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspecto

Adam maybe it's the operator

😏 Rev limiter is a Rev limiter. Can't hit 60 when it's hits a wall at 55.
Haven't tried 0-60 recording again. Maybe I could get to suggested time but just been cruising w it lately.

12-28-2018, 05:38 PM

#28

OlPal

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Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Illinois

Posts: 150

What would you Want/Think the speed should be with those low 3:73 gears ?
Just curious!

12-28-2018, 10:49 PM

#29

Adam GT

Join Date: Sep 2018

Location: Va

Posts: 4

My original statement was just I'd like second gear to take me to 60mph., would also Be nice to have the redline of the GT350 I could hit 60 in 2nd then 😏
40 60 90 120 150 180 Is what I think is ideal

12-28-2018, 11:44 PM

#30

08'MustangDude

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Join Date: Jan 2018

Location: Pennsylvania

Posts: 2,327

All in all, 3.73 is not a bad ratio to upgrade from 3.15 or 3.55. As I said, I went from a
2.86 to 3.64, I only lost 2MPG, and +300 RPM in 5th, lockup, on my former Charger.
3.73 is a common upgrade, and is both applicable to city and highway driving...